Power shortfall increases again

Islamabad- The power shortfall in the country again increased to 2,500 MW as the total generation today was recorded at 10,200 MW while the demand remains 12,700 MW at 0900 hours. According to daily data released by National Transmission and Dispatch Company Limited (NTDC), the hydel generation stood at 3,445 MW, Thermal 985, Independent Power Producers (IPPs) 5,810 MW and Wind 40 MW. The hydel generation has significantly increased owing to more water discharge from Tarbela and Mangla dams and stood at 3,445 MW.